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In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan

7.819771h 37mMovieDramaTV Movie

Based on a true case, this tells the story of two parents in New Jersey whose daughter has lapsed into a coma from which doctors say she will never recover. The parents must decide whether to keep her alive on life support systems, or to disconnect them and let her die with some dignity left.

DirectorGlenn Jordan
WriterHal Sitowitz

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Cast · Directed by Glenn Jordan

BKBrian Keith
Brian Keith
Joe Quinlan
PLPiper Laurie
Piper Laurie
Julie Quinlan
DHDavid Huffman
David Huffman
Paul Armstrong
SZStephanie Zimbalist
Stephanie Zimbalist
Mary Ellen Quinlan
BMBiff McGuire
Biff McGuire
Father Tom
DSDavid Spielberg
David Spielberg
Dr. Mason
BFBert Freed
Bert Freed
Dr. Julius Korein

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In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 14, 1977. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.